pedicure
UK/ˈpedɪkjʊə(r)/US/'pedikjuә/
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Definitions
n.
A cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails.
足部护理，修脚
v.
To give cosmetic treatment to the feet.
修脚，做足部护理
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedped (foot) + cura (care) = 'care for the feet.' The perfect partner to manicure (man = hand): manicure for hands, pedicure for feet.
Root ped still carries 32 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.get a pedicure做修脚
- 2.manicure and pedicure美甲和修脚
Example Sentences
- 1.
She treated herself to a manicure and a pedicure before the wedding.
- 2.
The spa offers a relaxing foot soak with every pedicure.
Easily Confused
pedicure vs manicure — pedicure (ped = foot) is for the feet; manicure (man = hand) is for the hands. Same -cure (care) ending; the first root tells you which end of the body.